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Drummer JASON BITTNER Exits OVERKILL

Drummer Jason Bittner has announced his departure from New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL. The 54-year-old musician, who joined OVERKILL in 2017 and played drums on the band's last two studio albums, 2019's "The Wings Of War" and 2023's "Scorched", said in a statement to Metal Injection: "On August 1, 20...

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New MERCYFUL FATE Bassist BECKY BALDWIN: Meeting METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Was 'A Real Full-Circle Moment'

In an interview with Guitar World magazine, new MERCYFUL FATE bassist Becky Baldwin was asked what the most surreal moment has been of her career so far. The Birmingham, England-based musician responded: "Probably the MERCYFUL FATE thing. And the show we did in L.A. Dave Grohl came and was hanging o...

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PAUL BOSTAPH On SLAYER Reunion Shows: 'I Never Saw That Coming'

In a new interview with Niclas Müller-Hansen of RockSverige, SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph was asked if he was as surprised as Kerry King apparently was about the announcement of three SLAYER reunions shows for later this summer and early fall. He responded: "Yeah. I mean, Kerry knew it before I did,...

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AEROSMITH Announces Retirement From Touring, Citing STEVEN TYLER's Vocal Cord Injury

Legendary rockers AEROSMITH have announced their retirement from touring. The band kicked off its "Peace Out" farewell tour last September, but postponed most of the dates after 76-year-old singer Steven Tyler suffered a vocal cord injury during a show. Earlier today (Friday, August 2),AEROSMITH re...

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British Metal Veterans BLITZKRIEG Release 'If I Told You' Single From Upcoming Self-Titled Album

NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) veterans BLITZKRIEG will release their new, self-titled album on September 6 via Mighty Music. The official music video for the LP's second single, "If I Told You", can be seen below. "Blitzkrieg" track listing: 01. You Won't Take Me Alive 02. The Spider 03....

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ZAKK WYLDE Says DIMEBAG's 'Writing' Puts Him In Same League As EDDIE VAN HALEN, JIMI HENDRIX And RANDY RHOADS

In a new interview with Joshua Toomey of the Talk Toomey podcast, Zakk Wylde spoke about the decision to tour with a reformed version of PANTERA, also featuring surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),alongside Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) on drums. The lineup has reportedly bee...

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MISS MAY I Shares New Version Of 'Architect' From 15th-Anniversary Edition Of 'Apologies Are For The Weak'

Ohio metalcore favorites MISS MAY I have released a new version of the song "Architect", featuring CURRENTS. The track is taken from MISS MAY I's upcoming 15th-anniversary edition of its classic, beloved album "Apologies Are For The Weak", due on August 23 via Solid State Records. The anniversary ed...

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KERRY KING Knew PHILIP ANSELMO Wasn't The Right Singer For His Solo Band

In a new interview with Glide Magazine, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King spoke about the rumors which circulated for a while that PANTERA's Philip Anselmo would sing on the debut album from King's solo project. Kerry said: "Well, the Phil connection that was loved by all the suits. And by suits, I mean t...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says There Will Be A New Studio Album From DEF LEPPARD

In a new interview with Joe Rock of Long Island's rock station 102.3 WBAB, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell spoke about the band's latest single, "Just Like 73". The official lyric video for the track, which features a guest guitar solo from Tom Morello, can be seen below. Regarding the inspira...

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HIGH ON FIRE Announces Summer/Fall 2024 North American Tour

HIGH ON FIRE has announced additional North American headlining tour dates in support of its new LP, "Cometh The Storm". The Grammy Award-winning group, celebrating its 25th anniversary, will kick off the first leg of the 23-city trek on August 31 in Louisville, Kentucky. The tour will include spotl...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Announces January/February 2025 U.S. Tour

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has announced 2025 U.S. tour dates in support of his most recent solo studio album, "Drama", out now on Frontiers Music Srl. The trek will kick off on January 25 in Las Vegas and wraps up on February 22 in Los Angeles. Ticket pre-sales start July 31 at 10 a.m...

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OVERKILL To Use Stand-In Bassist For Some Shows In September, Says BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH

In a new interview with Portugal's Caminhos Metálicos, OVERKILL frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth spoke about the band's touring schedule, having played around 50 gigs during 2023 and early 2024. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "If you're in shape for it, you're in shape for it. It does...

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MARK OSEGUEDA Explains Why Term 'Supergroup' Doesn't Apply To KERRY KING's New Band

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has launched the sixth in a series of interview videos to promote his recently released debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise". Check it out below. Joining Kerry in his new band are Mark Osegueda (vocals; DEATH ANGEL),Phil Demmel (guitar; MACHINE HEAD, VIO-LENCE),Kyle San...

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KING DIAMOND Announces Fall 2024 North American Tour With OVERKILL

KING DIAMOND will embark on a long-awaited North American headlining tour this fall. The "Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920" trek will commence on October 15 in San Antonio, Texas and run through December 6 in Dallas, Texas. Support will be provided by OVERKILL and NIGHT DEMON. Additional backing vocals...

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DEF LEPPARD Shares Video Recap Of Chicago And Detroit Stops Of Summer 2024 Stadium Tour With JOURNEY

Legendary rockers DEF LEPPARD have shared a recap video of the fourth and fifth shows from the band's summer 2024 stadium tour with JOURNEY: Chicago, Illinois (July 15) and Detroit, Michigan (July 18). Check it out below. DEF LEPPARD and JOURNEY kicked off their co-headlining North American tour on...